Historic Landmarks Foundation Of Indiana Inc

Programs: Indiana landmarks' primary mission is the education and advocation of preservation of historic sites in the state of indiana. This is carried out through regional offices located throughout the state. These offices work with local communities to establish and nurture local preservation initiatives. The organization provides expertise in restoration techniques, real estate and economic development, organizational and leadership development, fundraising and zoning. The organization endeavors to promote a preservation ethic by partnering with and engaging citizens at the local level, empowering them to protect and preserve their heritage and the future of their communities.

indiana landmarks owns and operates three museum properties located in indianapolis, cambridge city and aurora. The 1865 morris butler house in indianapolis highlights architecture, decorative arts, and family life in the nineteenth century. The huddleston farmhouse in cambridge city is an 1841 farmhouse located on the national road, which served as an inn for settlers heading westward. This farmhouse also operates as the national road heritage site, with exhibits offering a glimpse of cross country travel on this historic byway. Veraestau in aurora, indiana, is a historic home set high above the ohio river. Portions of this building date to 1837. The property is open for tours and events, and also serves as a field office for south east indiana. These museums are operated to increase public awareness and to educate the public regarding indiana's history and the desirability of restoring and preserving historic properties.

indiana landmarks provides a year round schedule of events, tours, lectures throughout the state. The indiana landmarks center in indianapolis, located in a historic former church, provides a unique space for various functions, including special events, lectures, films, theater productions, diy classes and workshops. In orange country, indiana, indiana landmarks provides tours of the historic west baden springs hotel and the french lick springs hotel. The tours of the hotels and the surrounding gardens highlight the historic architecture, the hotels' origins, and their decline and rebirth through award-winning restoration. Two gift shops within the hotel properties carry merchandise inspired by the past, including books and materials pertaining to the history of indiana, architectures, and historic preservation.